The Off-Topic Thread

The death of Yes bassist Chris Squire still has me reeling in sadness. I just can't get over the stunning loss of such a great influence on me musically and the world's loss of a true virtuoso.

I've been listening to Yes all this week and every time I hear his penned song "Onward" I well up in tears. Now I probably always will whenever I hear it. I'm blessed to have heard the band perform this when I saw them a few years ago, and I'm even more blessed to have met him and the band last year after a concert here, shake his hand, get autographs, and tell him how much the music has meant to me since my youngest days.

God bless, Chris. Thanks for the music.

"Onward"

Contained in everything I do There's a love I feel for you Proclaimed in everything I write You're the light, burning brightly

Onward through the night Onward through the night Onward through the night of my life

Displayed in all the things I see There's a love you show to me Portrayed in all the things you say You're the day leading the way

Onward through the night Onward through the night Onward through the night of my life

Onward through the night Onward through the night Onward through the night of my life

So there isn't really much new in CGren's mad funhouse of a world at the moment. Dad's still ill, but slowly getting better. I'm still managing (somehow) to look after him despite my own health problems.

The good news is, though, I spoke to a friend about learning 3D modelling (he teaches video game design at local college) and I've decided to finally take the plunge and apply for an access to higher education course next year and go from there. It'll be near home in case something happens to Dad, not to mention the reduced travel time won't wear me out too much (hopefully).

Other than that, not much else to tell. Still alive, still drawing and writing. How's everyone else doing?